Little Therriault Lake Campground
The campground is managed from late June through Labor Day but remains accessible year-round, weather permitting. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. Access roads may be impassable due to snow outside summer months.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
Little Therriault Lake Campground is a small, primitive campground tucked into the Ten Lakes Scenic Area of northwest Montana's Kootenai National Forest. Located 12.5 air miles from Fortine, the campground sits along a subalpine lake in the Whitefish Range, providing a quiet retreat for anglers and those seeking solitude. The lake supports fishing and allows pack boats for water access. The campground has six individual sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and food storage boxes are provided. A hand pump provides drinking water during the managed season, though availability may vary. The area is popular with hikers exploring the surrounding Ten Lakes Scenic Area trails. Access requires a drive on forest roads, with the final approach via Bluebird Creek Road. The route is generally passable for vehicles up to 32 feet, though road conditions are weather-dependent. Snow typically limits access outside the summer season.
Directions
From Fortine, follow Highway 93 northeast approximately 3 miles to mile marker 169.34 and turn right onto Grave Creek Road (FS Road 114). Follow Road 114 for 14 miles to the junction with Therriault Lakes Road (FS Road 319). Continue north on Road 319 for 14 miles to the Y intersection. Turn right onto Bluebird Creek Road (FS Road 7085) and follow for approximately 0.7 miles to the campground entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 293-6211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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